Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 12: SaMaPa (Sopori Academy of Music And Performing Arts), the renowned music academy of music maestro Pandit Bhajan Sopori and Abhay Rustum Sopori, today announced the names of the recipients of this year’s SaMaPa awards.
The awards ceremony will be held as part of the 14th edition of SaMaPa Sangeet Sammelan from 21st to 25th of November 2018 at Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
‘SaMaPa Vitasta Samman’ is being conferred upon the veteran Tabla maestro Pt Kumar Bose (Kolkata) for his lifetime contribution to Hindustani classical music. The Award carries cash honour of Rs 50,000 and is given to prominent personalities who have been an asset to our country in the field of art and culture for their unparalleled contribution to Indian art and heritage.
‘SaMaPa Kala Vardhan Samman’ is being conferred upon Gandharva Mahavidyalaya (Delhi), a prominent classical music and dance institute for its immense contribution to the field of Indian classical music and dance. The Award will be presented to its Principal Pt Madhup Mudgal, who will be felicitated for his contribution to Indian music.
‘SaMaPa Nund Rishi Samman’ is being conferred upon Romalo Ram from J&K for his contribution to Dogri folk music. The Samman carries cash award of Rs 11,000 and has been named after Sheikh-Ul-Alam, the great Sufi Saint of Kashmir. ‘SaMaPa Acharya Abhinavgupt Samman’ is being conferred upon Dr Agnishekhar (J&K) for his contribution to the field of literature and culture of J&K. Dr Madhu Rani Shukla from Allahabad is also being awarded for her contribution to Indian classical music as a writer and musicologist. The Samman carries cash award of Rs 11,000 and has been instituted in the name of Acharya Abhinavgupt of 10th century from Kashmir who has been an unmatched thinker, aesthetician, philosopher and an unparallel commentator of Bharatmuni’s ‘Natyashastra’. ‘SaMaPa Sangeet Tejasvi Samman’, an award given to those individuals who have contributed significantly at national and international level and are promising legends in making of Indian music, will be given to 4 musicians namely renowned Sitar player Zunain Halim Khan (Mumbai) and vocalists Jayateerth Mevundi (Dharwad), Shrinivas Joshi (Pune) and Dr Sangita Gosain (Odisha). The Samman carries cash award of Rs 21,000. ‘SaMaPa Yuva Ratan Samman’ is being conferred upon young Tabla player Shubh Maharaj (Delhi) in recognition of his conspicuous talent and achievements. The Samman carries cash award of Rs 11,000 and has been instituted to recognize, encourage and felicitate the young generation artists of the country who are doing exceptionally well in their respective fields.
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